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intense98dak
Dodge Dakota
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10/05/2002
18:10:17
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Hi everybody, I'm looking to buy a fibergass lid for my dakota, I went to SubCaps in Mahwah, NJ and saw a really nice ARE lid for 750. I liked it a lot, but I keep hearing about the checkmate so I checked it out, and I also like the look of the flush, but I have also head problems of painting and construction from other posts. What do you think? Any other suggestions would be appreciated. THanks
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madxtreme01
Dodge Dakota
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10/06/2002
12:31:22
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As ive said in other posts i like the gaylords the best, they are quite expensive though but it is over the rail so there is no chance of leakage, and it is almost flush. its about 900 + paint though. there is also a stockland one out there that is similar also over the rail and slim
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dbbaker
GenIII
10/06/2002
12:36:46
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I have owned are lids on the last three trucks i've owned they are a quality product with a great dupont paint finish. I have never had any problems with the finish, construction, or leakage. And I would not hesitate to buy another one in two years when they finaly put the new hemi into our dakotas.....
shaker hood/w k&n-magnaflow duals-ss grille-westin safari bar and nerf bars-
mtx thunderforms-are lid-z-liner sprayed in bed
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MadXtreme01
Dodge Dakota
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10/06/2002
12:38:53
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I dont like the are cause its too big, they do make great lids but i like the flush look and they dont make that
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dakslt
Dodge Dakota
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10/06/2002
18:46:30
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hey intense98dak.....where are you from that you went to mahwah....i live about 20 mins from there. here in NY i dont see a lot of really nice dakotas. which style ARE cap was it?
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dakslt
Dodge Dakota
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10/06/2002
18:49:27
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just another question for ya intense98dak...have you ever gone to the bear mountain car shows?
Black 97 Dakota CC 5.2
Gibson Cat-Back, home-brew intake, wings west bumper cover, Sir Michaels rollpan, Cervinis Ram Air Hood
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Bill
GenIII
10/06/2002
18:53:49
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Like dbbaker, I love my ARE lid. I have had it on for about a year, and it still looks great. The paint is great. I have had no problems with leaking. I drove through an utter downpour for about 30 minutes yesterday and the clothing I had in the back didn't even have a drop of water on it. Go with the ARE, you won't be disappointed.
Bill
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ARE Tonneau Cover
Wet Okole Seat Covers
Homebrew Intake and Other Mods Coming Soon!!
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mdandl
GenIII
10/07/2002
12:23:36
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go with a.r.e wife's is 3 yrs old still like new and no leaks
1997 Dakota Sport RC V6, Magenta, Dynomax Ultra Flow, K&N, APC Clear Corners, NR White Face Gauges, Mopar Boards, rails, Line-X, and Others to come
2000 Dakota Sport RC V6, Dynomax Ultra Flow, K&N, ARE Cover, Soon to be PLUM CRAZY
NEW TOY 1987 Dakota RC LB V6
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tim
Dodge Dakota
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10/07/2002
19:57:17
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i am an A.R.E. dealer in wis. and they are one GREAT company. i have a lid on my 2000 quad cab, it was one of the very first onrs they made for the quad cab never a problem with it. been to the plant several times high quality company
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intense98dak
Dodge Dakota
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10/07/2002
20:39:20
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I just bought the ARE LSII in intense blue. It looks great. THanks for the advice. I like how the the hood lines match up on the cap. I just got my dakota about a month ago. I'm only eighteen so I've been driving only one year. I havent been to the car shows, but I have gone to the Octoberfest!! THat was fun. It is stock in the engine and I just ordered altezza tail tight and clear corners from matrix racing. Soon I will buy an ss speed grille and a K&N. Slowly but surely it is getting sicker.
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dakslt
Dodge Dakota
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10/12/2002
16:38:22
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intense.....im only 17 and been drivin for a year too....you hsould check out the car shows, its a good time....they wont be around til next summer though
ive had my truck since june and ive just started modding it too......exhaust, intake, bumper cover, roll pan, nerf bars, ram air hood, grille inserts and stereo
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blakdak01
Dodge Dakota
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10/12/2002
17:58:45
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so i guess im not the only 17 year old on this site. ive been adding mods ever since i got my dak about a year ago
Http://www.streetsourcemag.com/Profile.aspx?profileid=9795
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lowdaksport
Dodge Dakota
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10/13/2002
10:01:57
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i am 17 and i have have been doing mods
www.angelfire.com/extreme4/lowdaksport/truck2.jpg
i have only had mine for 5 months though
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CMeFly
Dodge Dakota
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11/07/2002
02:23:45
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Definitely get the CheckMate. I went to high school right across the street from them and I know the owner. My 97 Dak was in his ad in the national mags for awhile. I got another one on my 99 Dak. Looks SWEET when painted. I HAVE PICS. I worked for an ARE dealer, the ARE's sell for $900+, and everyone wanted one of mine that saw it. Pi$$ed my boss off. Three summ'in for the CheckMate. Email me for pics
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Stepdogg
Dodge Dakota
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11/07/2002
08:28:07
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I've been moding since i was 17 too. I'm only 18 now, but very soon to be 19. i've only had my truck for about 1 1/2 years now. Lookin good so far.
Hey CMeFly,
Is (or was)your truck the red one in the ad? I'm thinking of a red one with a stillen bumper cover,runnings boards, and a wail tail. Is that you?
Oh yeah. I have a checkmate cover. Looks great flush, and never had any problems. my 2 cents.
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stony22
R/T
11/07/2002
12:48:29
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get the GEM top. it's a flush mounted cover. i've had it on my truck for about a year now and love it. all smooth and easy easy to remove when needed. hit me back if u want any more info. i paid 650.00 for it painted and installed.
22's
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BruinFan
Dodge Dakota
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11/08/2002
17:12:00
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I just purchased one. From Leer, they recently redesigned them. Looks real good! Has the same shape as the front of the truck, you know the hood headlight deal known only to Dodge(except the crappy looking new ram). Oh yeah did I mention that when they were installing it, they drilled a hole right through the damn thing. So now I have to wait 2 more weeks to get a new one.
Painted/Installed/shipping= $850
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cooter316
Dodge Dakota
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2/26/2003
15:03:51
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got an Astro platinum lid on mine. Looks awesome. No leaks. Fits great. Highly recommended
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